It happened on… July 4 — Saviez-vous Que? — Tous les jours, découvrez de nouvelles infos pour briller en société !

2009

The crown of the Statue of Liberty reopens to the public after 8 years, due to security concerns following the attacks on the World Trade Center.

2004

The Freedom Tower memorial opens at the site of the World Trade Center attacks in New York.

1987

Former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie, also known as the “Butcher of Lyon,” is sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity committed during World War II.

1970

Casey Kasem hosts the radio show “American Top 40” for the first time.

1964

The Beach Boys’ song “I Get Around” reaches number one.

1888

The very first rodeo is held in Prescott, Arizona.

1886

France presents the Statue of Liberty to the United States.

1865

Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is published.

1776

The U.S. Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and its independence from Great Britain.

1634

The city of Trois-Rivières is founded.

1609

Samuel de Champlain discovers what he will name Lake Champlain, on the border between Quebec and New York State.

It happened on… July 4

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